Author Topic: Moon Safari (Read 44979 times)

wasteland · « **Reply #140 on:** October 06, 2012, 05:27:52 AM »

Quote from: 2Timer on October 06, 2012, 05:26:53 AM

Are you at least familiar with the LE album?

I'm more familiar with the recent live, but yes, I heard Lover's End multiple times.

2Timer · « **Reply #141 on:** October 06, 2012, 08:26:36 AM »

I love how the new song ties in with the parts 1 & 2. Sort of makes me wish they would have included it on LE and made it a double disc, but I see why they wanted to wait. Definitely amazing song. If you haven't gotten the Blomljud album yet, you're really in for a treat there, too. A Doorway to Summer is great too, their first release.
By the way, I'm about halfway finished downloaded the bootleg from you, and it won't let me go any further. When I click on the next track it wants me to sign up for Microsoft network or something. Is there a limit per 24 hour period or something?

wasteland · « **Reply #142 on:** October 06, 2012, 11:15:48 AM »

Quote from: 2Timer on October 06, 2012, 08:26:36 AM

I love how the new song ties in with the parts 1 & 2. Sort of makes me wish they would have included it on LE and made it a double disc, but I see why they wanted to wait. Definitely amazing song. If you haven't gotten the Blomljud album yet, you're really in for a treat there, too. A Doorway to Summer is great too, their first release.
By the way, I'm about halfway finished downloaded the bootleg from you, and it won't let me go any further. When I click on the next track it wants me to sign up for Microsoft network or something. Is there a limit per 24 hour period or something?

I don't know, try again with new links https://sdrv.ms/UKAsl2

As for Blomljud (what does it mean?), something very weird happened as I was listening to it the first time: by the time the album ended I was like "wow, this is seriously a masterpiece". Then I just noticed that the track order was completely messed up on foobar for some wicked trick of fate. A few days later I went through the album again, this time making sure to check the order, but I was not as impressed as I had been. Really weird.

2Timer · « **Reply #143 on:** October 06, 2012, 11:50:56 AM »

Blomljud means 'the sound of flowers'. And I'm sorry foobar ruined it for you, that's an injustice. I think the correct order is a big thing...maybe it got confused with it being a double album and having 2 'track 1's.'
And I signed up for a Microsoft account, so it let me download the rest of the boot. Thanks again for that!

Jaq · « **Reply #144 on:** October 08, 2012, 08:57:04 PM »

Foobar did that to my version of Blomljud too, but I was wise to its ways by then.

I've had a rough few days, personal life stuff, and I've been spinning Blomjud a lot in an effort to help me cheer up. So far it seems to be working. I love this band.

Jaq · « **Reply #145 on:** October 19, 2012, 11:34:00 PM »

Bumping to say I just bought Lover's End part III off iTunes. As glorious an epic as I remembered.

2Timer · « **Reply #146 on:** October 20, 2012, 10:15:35 AM »

I'm glad I'm not the only one bumping, because they really deserve lots of attention. Part 3 gets more amazing with each listen, as with the rest of their stuff. I can't believe how many catchy melodies they can come up with and string together. And they're really starting to 'jam' more, and damn, can they play!

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #147 on:** October 21, 2012, 12:02:31 AM »

I have to be in the mood for Moon Safari, but when I'm not on my extreme metal kicks, they can really hit the spot.

The Letter M · « **Reply #148 on:** October 21, 2012, 11:30:52 AM »

Just gave "Lover's End Part III" another listen, after hearing the whole LE album. It's a great run of 9 awesome songs. Glad they all fit onto one single CD-R!!! Now I can take it with me in the car!

-Marc.

2Timer · « **Reply #149 on:** October 22, 2012, 06:45:50 PM »

Rumor has it they are working on their next masterpiece already!

Jaq · « **Reply #150 on:** October 22, 2012, 07:13:52 PM »

Quote from: The Letter M on October 21, 2012, 11:30:52 AM

Just gave "Lover's End Part III" another listen, after hearing the whole LE album. It's a great run of 9 awesome songs. Glad they all fit onto one single CD-R!!! Now I can take it with me in the car!

-Marc.

Good, I was wondering if I could do that!

wasteland · « **Reply #151 on:** October 23, 2012, 06:45:51 AM »

I am still stunned to see how overwhelmingly positive is the consensus for LE-III on progarchives. Not that I don't think the song is up to that rating, but PA isn't normally that generous when it comes to melodic and uplifting prog...

Jaq · « **Reply #152 on:** October 24, 2012, 08:40:33 PM »

Giving Lover's End Part 3 yet another spin and I really continue to be awed by how many awesome melodies Moon Safari manages to work into their songs. There's more memorably, catchy moments in the 24 minutes of LE Part 3 than some bands get in their entire careers. And everything from about 21:00 to 23:30 or thereabouts is GORGEOUS. Pretty sure that a single song EP is going to be making my top ten, if not top five, for this year.

ColdFireYYZ · « **Reply #153 on:** June 06, 2013, 11:21:18 AM »

Apparently they have a new album coming out this summer called "Himlabacken vol. 1"! Tobias Lundgren posted on Progressive Ears that the release is scheduled for August 31. Here's a rough mix of the intro:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=N303eDJrwhM

The Letter M · « **Reply #154 on:** June 06, 2013, 11:32:37 AM »

Quote from: ColdFireYYZ on June 06, 2013, 11:21:18 AM

Apparently they have a new album coming out this summer called "Himlabacken vol. 1"! Tobias Lundgren posted on Progressive Ears that the release is scheduled for August 31. Here's a rough mix of the intro:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=N303eDJrwhM

Cool! new Moon Safari is always good news. It's been over 3 months since I've listened to them though (as I was spinning Lover's End and the Lover's End Part III ep during a horrible break-up with my ex, so the music has been a bit tainted for me).

Anyways, I'll keep an eye out for this one! Thanks for the heads up!

-Marc.

Jaq · « **Reply #155 on:** June 06, 2013, 11:47:28 AM »

Saw that on Facebook earlier. I am excited

Jaq · « **Reply #156 on:** June 07, 2013, 11:10:48 AM »

Another unmixed clip.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMbi36ygWdk

Sounds a little quirkier than usual from them

darkshade · « **Reply #157 on:** June 07, 2013, 12:02:19 PM »

That clip really sounded cool. I have Blomljud, what album should I get next?

Jaq · « **Reply #158 on:** June 07, 2013, 12:12:46 PM »

All of them!

Their music is pretty uniformly good, so you can't go wrong with them, but as a less facetious answer, get Lovers End next. It's a bit more modern sounding, for lack of a better term, than Blomljud, but still recognizably Moon Safari.

darkshade · « **Reply #159 on:** June 07, 2013, 02:26:49 PM »

I was thinking Lover's End, though I know some have said it's a little too sugary sweet for them. I'm intrigued about pt. 3, so I maybe have to get LE next.

2Timer · « **Reply #160 on:** June 09, 2013, 01:26:04 AM »

Definitely LE next, and know it very well before you get part 3...it'll make the latter much sweeter. Doorway has magic as well, but it's a sleeper. It does have some gorgeous moments, though. We Spin the World is an awesome song.

darkshade · « **Reply #161 on:** June 09, 2013, 11:41:10 AM »

Thanks guys. I want to be caught up before the new album comes out. The second half of 2013 is turning out to be a big time for new prog releases.

Jaq · « **Reply #162 on:** June 28, 2013, 06:07:52 PM »

New album teaser:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGVtJYcI71c

Nekov · « **Reply #163 on:** June 28, 2013, 06:27:48 PM »

I love this album already. That teaser has some fantastic music

2Timer · « **Reply #164 on:** June 28, 2013, 10:29:16 PM »

Definitely!

wasteland · « **Reply #165 on:** June 29, 2013, 03:31:43 AM »

Oooohhh

This sounds better than usual Moon Safari!

ich bin besser · « **Reply #166 on:** June 29, 2013, 06:25:22 AM »

Hehe, the pic in the vid with Jonas Reingold and Usain Bolt.

theseoafs · « **Reply #167 on:** July 11, 2013, 04:25:09 PM »

I hadn't heard of this band before, but Spotify just recommended Lover's End to me. And let me be the first to say: holy fucking shit. This is one of the best things I've ever heard.

ColdFireYYZ · « **Reply #168 on:** July 11, 2013, 04:31:00 PM »

Quote from: theseoafs on July 11, 2013, 04:25:09 PM

I hadn't heard of this band before, but Spotify just recommended Lover's End to me. And let me be the first to say: holy fucking shit. This is one of the best things I've ever heard.

Lover's End is fantastic! Make sure you get the EP "Lover's End Part 3: Skellefteå Serenade".

2Timer · « **Reply #169 on:** July 14, 2013, 06:52:44 PM »

And Blomjud. Matter of fact, they're all worthy.

adace · « **Reply #170 on:** August 16, 2013, 04:17:37 AM »

I'm listening to Blomljud right now for the first time and I'm extremely impressed. This is just fantastic stuff, probably some of the best modern prog I've heard.

Can't wait for the new album!

Jaq · « **Reply #171 on:** August 16, 2013, 09:46:28 AM »

You can't go wrong with these guys. Ever. They're my favorite modern prog band.

Heretic · « **Reply #172 on:** August 16, 2013, 05:57:24 PM »

Relistening to Blomljud and it's still so beautiful augh

ich bin besser · « **Reply #173 on:** August 16, 2013, 07:27:35 PM »

Will be seeing them again on September 5th.

adace · « **Reply #174 on:** August 20, 2013, 07:14:53 PM »

The new album's available!!!
https://moonsafari.bandcamp.com/

News: Video of online chat between fans and members of Dream Theater: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx8cLlXnHpA&feature=youtu.be (*no chickens were harmed during the filming of this chat)

Author Topic: Moon Safari (Read 44979 times)